Show ContentsStrauch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Strauch surname is derived from the Old High German "strub, " equivalent to the Latin "strobilus," meaning "unkempt." As such, it was probably originally a nickname for someone who appeared scruffy-haired. Nickname surnames came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute.

Early Origins of the Strauch family

The surname Strauch was first found in the southern provinces of mediaeval Germany, where the name Straub was closely identified in this period with the feudal society that would eventually shape the course of European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches in Southern Bavaria, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Strauch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Strauch research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1473 and 1477 are included under the topic Early Strauch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Strauch Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of surnames: in early times, spelling in general, and thus the spelling of names was not yet standardized; and later, spellings would change with branching and movement of families. Variations of the name Strauch include Straub, Strube, Struwe, Strufe, Strob, Strauber, Strauble, Strubel, Strobel, Strubing, Struwing and many more.

Early Notables of the Strauch family

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Strauch Ranking

In the United States, the name Strauch is the 10,698th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Strauch migration to the United States +

Early North American records indicate many people bearing the name Strauch were among those contributors:

Strauch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Adam Strauch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 [2]
  • Simon Peter Strauch, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753 [2]
  • Johann Henrich Strauch, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1763 [2]
Strauch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Sophie Strauch, who landed in Galveston, Tex in 1845 [2]
  • Wilhelm Strauch, who arrived in America in 1851 [2]
  • Gottlieb Strauch, who arrived in America in 1852 [2]

Contemporary Notables of the name Strauch (post 1700) +

  • William P. Strauch (1870-1950), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Shiawassee County, 1921-28; Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 15th District, 1928 [3]
  • John Strauch, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 2012 [3]
  • Don W. Strauch, American politician, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona, 1980-84 [3]
  • Abraham Strauch, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly from Bronx County 8th District, 1935 [3]


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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